Airfoil shape for a compressor

ABSTRACT

An article of manufacture having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a TABLE 1. Wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z in inches. The profile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to the following GE dockets: ______,filed on ______, respectively.

The present invention relates to airfoils for a rotor blade of a gasturbine. In particular, the invention relates to compressor airfoilprofiles for various stages of the compressor. In particular, theinvention relates to compressor airfoil profiles for either inlet guidevanes, rotors, or stators at various stages of the compressor.

In a gas turbine, many system requirements should be met at each stageof a gas turbine's flow path section to meet design goals. These designgoals include, but are not limited to, overall improved efficiency andairfoil loading capability. For example, and in no way limiting of theinvention, a blade of a compressor stator should achieve thermal andmechanical operating requirements for that particular stage. Further,for example, and in no way limiting of the invention, a blade of acompressor rotor should achieve thermal and mechanical operatingrequirements for that particular stage.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with one exemplary aspect of the instant invention, anarticle of manufacture having a nominal profile substantially inaccordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth inTABLE 1. Wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connectedby smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at eachdistance Z in inches. The profile sections at the Z distances beingjoined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.

In accordance with another exemplary aspect of the instant invention, acompressor comprises a compressor wheel. The compressor wheel has aplurality of articles of manufacture. Each of the articles ofmanufacture includes an airfoil having an airfoil shape. The airfoilcomprises a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesiancoordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in TABLE 1, wherein X and Yare distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs,define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z in inches. Theprofile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with oneanother to form a complete airfoil shape.

In accordance with yet exemplary another aspect of the instantinvention, a compressor comprises a compressor wheel having a pluralityof articles of manufacture. Each of the articles of manufacture includesan airfoil having an uncoated nominal airfoil profile substantially inaccordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth inTABLE 1, wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connectedby smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at eachdistance Z in inches. The profile sections at the Z distances beingjoined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic exemplary representation of a compressor flow paththrough multiple stages of a gas turbine and illustrates an exemplaryairfoil according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIGS. 2 and 3 are respective perspective exemplary views of a rotorblade according to an embodiment of the invention with the rotor bladeairfoil illustrated in conjunction with its platform and itssubstantially or near axial entry dovetail connection;

FIGS. 4 and 5 are side elevational views of the rotor blade of FIG. 2and associated platform and dovetail connection as viewed in a generallycircumferential direction from the pressure and suction sides of theairfoil, respectively;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the rotor blade airfoil takengenerally about on line 6-6 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective views of a rotor blade according to an exemplaryembodiment of the invention with coordinate system superimposed thereon;and

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a stator blade according to an exemplaryembodiment of the invention with coordinate system superimposed thereon.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates an axial compressorflow path 1 of a gas turbine compressor 2 that includes a plurality ofcompressor stages. The compressor stages are sequentially numbered inthe Figure. The compressor flow path comprises any number of rotorstages and stator stages, such as eighteen. However, the exact number ofrotor and stator stages is a choice of engineering design. Any number ofrotor and stator stages can be provided in the combustor, as embodied bythe invention. The eighteen rotor stages are merely exemplary of oneturbine design. The eighteen rotor stages are not intended to limit theinvention in any manner.

The compressor rotor blades impart kinetic energy to the airflow andtherefore bring about a desired pressure rise across the compressor.Directly following the rotor airfoils is a stage of stator airfoils.Both the rotor and stator airfoils turn the airflow, slow the airflowvelocity (in the respective airfoil frame of reference), and yield arise in the static pressure of the airflow. The configuration of theairfoil (along with its interaction with surrounding airfoils),including its peripheral surface provides for stage airflow efficiency,enhanced aeromechanics, smooth laminar flow from stage to stage, reducedthermal stresses, enhanced interrelation of the stages to effectivelypass the airflow from stage to stage, and reduced mechanical stresses,among other desirable aspects of the invention. Typically, multiple rowsof rotor/stator stages are stacked in axial flow compressors to achievea desired discharge to inlet pressure ratio. Rotor and stator airfoilscan be secured to rotor wheels or stator case by an appropriateattachment configuration, often known as a “root”, “base” or “dovetail”(see FIGS. 2-5).

A stage of the compressor 2 is exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1. Thestage of the compressor 2 comprises a plurality of circumferentiallyspaced rotor blades 22 mounted on a rotor wheel 51 and a plurality ofcircumferentially spaced stator blades 23 attached to a staticcompressor case 59. Each of the rotor wheels is attached to aft driveshaft 58, which is connected to the turbine section of the engine. Therotor blades and stator blades lie in the flow path 1 of the compressor.The direction of airflow through the compressor flow path 1, as embodiedby the invention, is indicated by the arrow 60 (FIG. 1). This stage ofthe compressor 2 is merely exemplarily of the stages of the compressor 2within the scope of the invention. The illustrated and described stageof the compressor 2 is not intended to limit the invention in anymanner.

The rotor blades 22 are mounted on the rotor wheel 51 forming part ofaft drive shaft 58. Each rotor blade 22, as illustrated in FIGS. 2-6, isprovided with a platform 61, and substantially or near axial entrydovetail 62 for connection with a complementary-shaped mating dovetail,not shown, on the rotor wheel 51. An axial entry dovetail, however, maybe provided with the airfoil profile, as embodied by the invention. Eachrotor blade 22 comprises a rotor blade airfoil 63, as illustrated inFIGS. 2-6. Thus, each of the rotor blades 22 has a rotor blade airfoilprofile 66 at any cross-section from the airfoil root 64 at a midpointof platform 61 to the rotor blade tip 65 in the general shape of anairfoil (FIG. 6).

To define the airfoil shape of the rotor blade airfoil, a unique set orloci of points in space are provided. This unique set or loci of pointsmeet the stage requirements so the stage can be manufactured. Thisunique loci of points also meets the desired requirements for stageefficiency and reduced thermal and mechanical stresses. The loci ofpoints are arrived at by iteration between aerodynamic and mechanicalloadings enabling the compressor to run in an efficient, safe and smoothmanner.

The loci, as embodied by the invention, defines the rotor blade airfoilprofile and can comprise a set of points relative to the axis ofrotation of the engine. For example, a set of points can be provided todefine a rotor blade airfoil profile.

A Cartesian coordinate system of X, Y and Z values given in the Tablebelow defines a profile of a rotor blade airfoil at various locationsalong its length. The airfoil, as embodied by the invention, could findan application as a 2^(nd) stage airfoil rotor blade. The coordinatevalues for the X, Y and Z coordinates are set forth in inches, althoughother units of dimensions may be used when the values are appropriatelyconverted. These values exclude fillet regions of the platform. TheCartesian coordinate system has orthogonally-related X, Y and Z axes.The X axis lies parallel to the compressor blade's dovetail axis, whichis at a angle to the engine's centerline, as illustrated in FIG. 7 for arotor and FIG. 8 for a stator. A positive X coordinate value is axialtoward the aft, for example the exhaust end of the compressor. Apositive Y coordinate value directed normal to the dovetail axis. Apositive Z coordinate value is directed radially outward toward tip ofthe airfoil, which is towards the static casing of the compressor forrotor blades, and directed radially inward towards the engine centerlineof the compressor for stator blades.

For reference purposes only, there is established point-0 passingthrough the intersection of the airfoil and the platform along thestacking axis, as illustrated in FIG. 5. In the exemplary embodiment ofthe airfoil hereof, the point-0 is defined as the reference sectionwhere the Z coordinate of the table above is at 0.000 inches, which is aset predetermined distance from the engine or rotor centerline.

By defining X and Y coordinate values at selected locations in a Zdirection normal to the X, Y plane, the profile section of the rotorblade airfoil, such as, but not limited to the profile section 66 inFIG. 6, at each Z distance along the length of the airfoil can beascertained. By connecting the X and Y values with smooth continuingarcs, each profile section 66 at each distance Z can be fixed. Theairfoil profiles of the various surface locations between the distancesZ are determined by smoothly connecting the adjacent profile sections 66to one another, thus forming the airfoil profile. These values representthe airfoil profiles at ambient, non-operating or non-hot conditions andare for an uncoated airfoil.

The table values are generated and shown to three decimal places fordetermining the profile of the airfoil. There are typical manufacturingtolerances as well as coatings, which should be accounted for in theactual profile of the airfoil. Accordingly, the values for the profilegiven are for a nominal airfoil. It will therefore be appreciated that+/− typical manufacturing tolerances, such as, +/− values, including anycoating thicknesses, are additive to the X and Y values. Therefore, adistance of about +/−0.160 inches in a direction normal to any surfacelocation along the airfoil profile defines an airfoil profile envelopefor a rotor blade airfoil design and compressor. In other words, adistance of about +/−0.160 inches in a direction normal to any surfacelocation along the airfoil profile defines a range of variation betweenmeasured points on the actual airfoil surface at nominal cold or roomtemperature and the ideal position of those points, at the sametemperature, as embodied by the invention. The rotor blade airfoildesign, as embodied by the invention, is robust to this range ofvariation without impairment of mechanical and aerodynamic functions.

The coordinate values given in TABLE 1 below provide the nominal profileenvelope for an exemplary 2^(nd) stage airfoil rotor blade.

TABLE 1 X-LOC Y-LOC Z-LOC 4.172 0.674 0.137 4.175 0.662 0.137 4.1750.646 0.137 4.171 0.627 0.137 4.159 0.606 0.137 4.134 0.585 0.137 4.0950.569 0.137 4.046 0.55 0.137 3.987 0.526 0.137 3.916 0.497 0.137 3.8340.463 0.137 3.736 0.424 0.137 3.623 0.38 0.137 3.494 0.329 0.137 3.350.274 0.137 3.191 0.213 0.137 3.017 0.147 0.137 2.834 0.079 0.137 2.6440.011 0.137 2.444 −0.058 0.137 2.236 −0.127 0.137 2.019 −0.194 0.1371.794 −0.257 0.137 1.56 −0.317 0.137 1.325 −0.368 0.137 1.089 −0.4120.137 0.851 −0.448 0.137 0.613 −0.475 0.137 0.373 −0.493 0.137 0.132−0.502 0.137 −0.111 −0.503 0.137 −0.354 −0.495 0.137 −0.597 −0.478 0.137−0.839 −0.451 0.137 −1.078 −0.414 0.137 −1.308 −0.37 0.137 −1.527 −0.3190.137 −1.737 −0.262 0.137 −1.938 −0.2 0.137 −2.129 −0.131 0.137 −2.311−0.061 0.137 −2.483 0.014 0.137 −2.645 0.091 0.137 −2.789 0.166 0.137−2.917 0.239 0.137 −3.028 0.307 0.137 −3.128 0.377 0.137 −3.211 0.4430.137 −3.271 0.499 0.137 −3.314 0.548 0.137 −3.342 0.588 0.137 −3.3570.622 0.137 −3.361 0.642 0.137 −3.36 0.655 0.137 −3.358 0.661 0.137−3.356 0.664 0.137 −3.356 0.665 0.137 −3.355 0.667 0.137 −3.353 0.6690.137 −3.348 0.673 0.137 −3.337 0.678 0.137 −3.318 0.682 0.137 −3.2840.681 0.137 −3.238 0.674 0.137 −3.179 0.662 0.137 −3.104 0.643 0.137−3.008 0.617 0.137 −2.898 0.587 0.137 −2.779 0.557 0.137 −2.646 0.5240.137 −2.497 0.49 0.137 −2.333 0.455 0.137 −2.161 0.422 0.137 −1.98 0.390.137 −1.792 0.361 0.137 −1.595 0.334 0.137 −1.39 0.31 0.137 −1.177 0.290.137 −0.957 0.274 0.137 −0.728 0.262 0.137 −0.499 0.255 0.137 −0.270.25 0.137 −0.041 0.248 0.137 0.188 0.25 0.137 0.417 0.254 0.137 0.6450.261 0.137 0.874 0.27 0.137 1.102 0.282 0.137 1.331 0.297 0.137 1.5590.315 0.137 1.787 0.336 0.137 2.007 0.36 0.137 2.219 0.386 0.137 2.4240.413 0.137 2.62 0.442 0.137 2.808 0.473 0.137 2.989 0.504 0.137 3.1620.536 0.137 3.319 0.567 0.137 3.461 0.595 0.137 3.589 0.621 0.137 3.7010.645 0.137 3.798 0.665 0.137 3.88 0.682 0.137 3.951 0.696 0.137 4.010.709 0.137 4.058 0.719 0.137 4.097 0.727 0.137 4.127 0.722 0.137 4.1470.711 0.137 4.16 0.698 0.137 4.168 0.685 0.137 4.191 0.453 1.962 4.1930.441 1.962 4.192 0.425 1.962 4.186 0.406 1.962 4.173 0.386 1.962 4.1470.368 1.962 4.107 0.356 1.962 4.058 0.341 1.962 3.997 0.323 1.962 3.9260.302 1.962 3.842 0.278 1.962 3.742 0.249 1.962 3.627 0.215 1.962 3.4970.178 1.962 3.352 0.137 1.962 3.191 0.092 1.962 3.014 0.043 1.962 2.829−0.007 1.962 2.637 −0.057 1.962 2.436 −0.107 1.962 2.227 −0.157 1.9622.009 −0.205 1.962 1.783 −0.249 1.962 1.549 −0.29 1.962 1.315 −0.3231.962 1.081 −0.35 1.962 0.846 −0.369 1.962 0.61 −0.38 1.962 0.375 −0.3841.962 0.139 −0.379 1.962 −0.098 −0.367 1.962 −0.335 −0.346 1.962 −0.572−0.317 1.962 −0.809 −0.28 1.962 −1.045 −0.235 1.962 −1.271 −0.184 1.962−1.487 −0.127 1.962 −1.695 −0.066 1.962 −1.892 −0.002 1.962 −2.08 0.0671.962 −2.259 0.137 1.962 −2.429 0.209 1.962 −2.589 0.283 1.962 −2.7320.354 1.962 −2.859 0.421 1.962 −2.971 0.484 1.962 −3.073 0.547 1.962−3.159 0.607 1.962 −3.222 0.656 1.962 −3.269 0.699 1.962 −3.301 0.7351.962 −3.32 0.766 1.962 −3.327 0.784 1.962 −3.328 0.797 1.962 −3.3270.803 1.962 −3.326 0.807 1.962 −3.325 0.808 1.962 −3.324 0.809 1.962−3.323 0.812 1.962 −3.319 0.817 1.962 −3.308 0.823 1.962 −3.29 0.8291.962 −3.255 0.832 1.962 −3.21 0.83 1.962 −3.149 0.821 1.962 −3.0750.807 1.962 −2.978 0.785 1.962 −2.867 0.758 1.962 −2.749 0.728 1.962−2.616 0.695 1.962 −2.468 0.66 1.962 −2.305 0.622 1.962 −2.134 0.5861.962 −1.955 0.549 1.962 −1.769 0.514 1.962 −1.574 0.48 1.962 −1.3710.448 1.962 −1.16 0.419 1.962 −0.941 0.392 1.962 −0.714 0.369 1.962−0.486 0.35 1.962 −0.259 0.334 1.962 −0.031 0.322 1.962 0.197 0.3121.962 0.425 0.305 1.962 0.653 0.3 1.962 0.882 0.297 1.962 1.11 0.2971.962 1.338 0.299 1.962 1.566 0.302 1.962 1.794 0.309 1.962 2.015 0.3171.962 2.228 0.327 1.962 2.433 0.339 1.962 2.63 0.353 1.962 2.82 0.3691.962 3.002 0.385 1.962 3.176 0.402 1.962 3.335 0.419 1.962 3.479 0.4351.962 3.607 0.45 1.962 3.721 0.464 1.962 3.819 0.475 1.962 3.902 0.4851.962 3.973 0.494 1.962 4.033 0.502 1.962 4.082 0.508 1.962 4.121 0.5121.962 4.151 0.505 1.962 4.169 0.492 1.962 4.181 0.477 1.962 4.188 0.4641.962 4.21 0.056 3.786 4.21 0.044 3.786 4.207 0.029 3.786 4.2 0.0113.786 4.185 −0.007 3.786 4.157 −0.021 3.786 4.117 −0.029 3.786 4.067−0.039 3.786 4.006 −0.05 3.786 3.933 −0.064 3.786 3.848 −0.079 3.7863.747 −0.097 3.786 3.63 −0.118 3.786 3.499 −0.141 3.786 3.351 −0.1663.786 3.188 −0.193 3.786 3.009 −0.221 3.786 2.822 −0.25 3.786 2.628−0.278 3.786 2.425 −0.306 3.786 2.214 −0.332 3.786 1.995 −0.355 3.7861.768 −0.375 3.786 1.534 −0.39 3.786 1.3 −0.4 3.786 1.066 −0.403 3.7860.833 −0.4 3.786 0.6 −0.389 3.786 0.368 −0.372 3.786 0.136 −0.348 3.786−0.096 −0.316 3.786 −0.328 −0.278 3.786 −0.559 −0.234 3.786 −0.79 −0.1823.786 −1.019 −0.123 3.786 −1.24 −0.06 3.786 −1.45 0.007 3.786 −1.6520.077 3.786 −1.844 0.149 3.786 −2.028 0.223 3.786 −2.202 0.299 3.786−2.367 0.374 3.786 −2.523 0.451 3.786 −2.663 0.524 3.786 −2.788 0.5923.786 −2.897 0.655 3.786 −2.998 0.718 3.786 −3.083 0.775 3.786 −3.1460.823 3.786 −3.194 0.865 3.786 −3.226 0.9 3.786 −3.246 0.929 3.786−3.254 0.947 3.786 −3.256 0.96 3.786 −3.255 0.966 3.786 −3.254 0.9693.786 −3.253 0.97 3.786 −3.252 0.972 3.786 −3.251 0.974 3.786 −3.2470.979 3.786 −3.236 0.985 3.786 −3.218 0.991 3.786 −3.184 0.994 3.786−3.138 0.991 3.786 −3.078 0.982 3.786 −3.004 0.966 3.786 −2.908 0.9413.786 −2.799 0.911 3.786 −2.682 0.876 3.786 −2.551 0.838 3.786 −2.4050.796 3.786 −2.244 0.751 3.786 −2.075 0.706 3.786 −1.899 0.661 3.786−1.715 0.615 3.786 −1.523 0.57 3.786 −1.323 0.526 3.786 −1.114 0.4833.786 −0.898 0.443 3.786 −0.674 0.404 3.786 −0.449 0.369 3.786 −0.2240.337 3.786 0.002 0.308 3.786 0.229 0.282 3.786 0.455 0.258 3.786 0.6820.235 3.786 0.908 0.215 3.786 1.135 0.196 3.786 1.362 0.178 3.786 1.5890.162 3.786 1.816 0.147 3.786 2.036 0.135 3.786 2.249 0.124 3.786 2.4530.116 3.786 2.651 0.11 3.786 2.84 0.107 3.786 3.022 0.105 3.786 3.1970.105 3.786 3.357 0.106 3.786 3.501 0.108 3.786 3.63 0.11 3.786 3.7440.112 3.786 3.842 0.114 3.786 3.926 0.116 3.786 3.997 0.118 3.786 4.0570.119 3.786 4.107 0.12 3.786 4.146 0.121 3.786 4.174 0.111 3.786 4.1920.097 3.786 4.202 0.082 3.786 4.208 0.067 3.786 4.196 −0.427 5.611 4.195−0.438 5.611 4.191 −0.453 5.611 4.181 −0.47 5.611 4.163 −0.485 5.6114.134 −0.495 5.611 4.094 −0.498 5.611 4.043 −0.502 5.611 3.981 −0.5065.611 3.908 −0.511 5.611 3.822 −0.516 5.611 3.721 −0.523 5.611 3.604−0.53 5.611 3.472 −0.538 5.611 3.324 −0.545 5.611 3.16 −0.553 5.611 2.98−0.56 5.611 2.793 −0.566 5.611 2.598 −0.572 5.611 2.395 −0.575 5.6112.184 −0.575 5.611 1.966 −0.572 5.611 1.741 −0.565 5.611 1.508 −0.5535.611 1.276 −0.536 5.611 1.045 −0.513 5.611 0.815 −0.484 5.611 0.585−0.449 5.611 0.356 −0.408 5.611 0.128 −0.361 5.611 −0.099 −0.308 5.611−0.325 −0.249 5.611 −0.551 −0.184 5.611 −0.774 −0.113 5.611 −0.996−0.037 5.611 −1.209 0.042 5.611 −1.412 0.123 5.611 −1.607 0.206 5.611−1.792 0.29 5.611 −1.969 0.375 5.611 −2.136 0.46 5.611 −2.295 0.5445.611 −2.446 0.628 5.611 −2.581 0.708 5.611 −2.701 0.781 5.611 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1.408 18.383 −2.035 1.466 18.383 −2.071 1.514 18.383 −2.097 1.55118.383 −2.114 1.58 18.383 −2.121 1.598 18.383 −2.124 1.609 18.383 −2.1241.615 18.383 −2.123 1.618 18.383 −2.122 1.619 18.383 −2.12 1.62 18.383−2.117 1.62 18.383 −2.111 1.619 18.383 −2.101 1.613 18.383 −2.086 1.60218.383 −2.06 1.58 18.383 −2.027 1.549 18.383 −1.984 1.508 18.383 −1.931.457 18.383 −1.857 1.392 18.383 −1.773 1.318 18.383 −1.681 1.241 18.383−1.577 1.157 18.383 −1.459 1.065 18.383 −1.329 0.965 18.383 −1.192 0.86118.383 −1.048 0.754 18.383 −0.897 0.643 18.383 −0.741 0.528 18.383−0.578 0.408 18.383 −0.41 0.284 18.383 −0.236 0.155 18.383 −0.055 0.02218.383 0.125 −0.111 18.383 0.305 −0.245 18.383 0.485 −0.379 18.383 0.664−0.513 18.383 0.843 −0.648 18.383 1.022 −0.784 18.383 1.2 −0.92 18.3831.377 −1.057 18.383 1.554 −1.195 18.383 1.731 −1.333 18.383 1.908 −1.47118.383 2.079 −1.604 18.383 2.244 −1.732 18.383 2.405 −1.854 18.383 2.56−1.971 18.383 2.711 −2.082 18.383 2.856 −2.187 18.383 2.997 −2.28518.383 3.126 −2.374 18.383 3.244 −2.453 18.383 3.351 −2.522 18.383 3.445−2.583 18.383 3.528 −2.634 18.383 3.598 −2.677 18.383 3.658 −2.71318.383 3.709 −2.743 18.383 3.751 −2.768 18.383 3.784 −2.787 18.383 3.81−2.802 18.383 3.83 −2.813 18.383 3.846 −2.823 18.383 3.853 −2.836 18.383

It will also be appreciated that the exemplary airfoil(s) disclosed inthe above Table 1 may be scaled up or down geometrically for use inother similar compressor designs. Consequently, the coordinate valuesset forth in the Table 1 may be scaled upwardly or downwardly such thatthe airfoil profile shape remains unchanged. A scaled version of thecoordinates in Table 1 would be represented by X, Y and Z coordinatevalues of Table 1 multiplied or divided by a constant.

While various embodiments are described herein, it will be appreciatedfrom the specification that various combinations of elements, variationsor improvements therein may be made by those skilled in the art, and arewithin the scope of the invention.

1. An article of manufacture, the article having a nominal profilesubstantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y andZ set forth in a TABLE 1, and wherein X and Y are distances in incheswhich, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profilesections at each distance Z in inches, the profile sections at the Zdistances being joined smoothly with one another to form a completeairfoil shape.
 2. An article of manufacture according to claim 1,wherein the article comprises an airfoil.
 3. An article of manufactureaccording to claim 2, wherein said article shape lies in an envelopewithin ±0.160 inches in a direction normal to any article surfacelocation.
 4. An article of manufacture according to claim 1, wherein thearticle comprises a rotor.
 5. A compressor comprising a compressor wheelhaving a plurality of articles of manufacture, each of said articles ofmanufacture including an airfoil having an airfoil shape, said airfoilhaving a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesiancoordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a TABLE 1, wherein X and Yare distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs,define the airfoil profile sections at each distance Z in inches, theprofile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with oneanother to form a complete airfoil shape.
 6. A compressor according toclaim 5, wherein the article of manufacture comprises a rotor.
 7. Acompressor comprising a compressor wheel having a plurality of articlesof manufacture, each of said articles of manufacture including anairfoil having an uncoated nominal airfoil profile substantially inaccordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in aTABLE 1, wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connectedby smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at eachdistance Z in inches, the profile sections at the Z distances beingjoined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape, the Xand Y distances being scalable as a function of the same constant ornumber to provide a scaled-up or scaled-down rotor blade airfoil.
 8. Acompressor according to claim 7, wherein the article of manufacturecomprises a rotor.
 9. A compressor according to claim 7, wherein saidairfoil shape lies in an envelope within ±0.160 inches in a directionnormal to any airfoil surface location.